In a city where one in five students are English language learners, supporting their education is crucial.
Education funding is vital, and Title III dollars have a significant impact on the millions of English learners nationwide.
The federal government has eliminated an essential source of funding for Philadelphia's public schools: Title III, which supplements state and local educational funding for English Learners (ELs).
Title III policy recognizes that to learn in classrooms with English curricula, ELs need more resources so that they aren’t excluded from their legal right to a high-quality education in the US.
Let Congress know how important basic education is for our future and our prosperity by reaching out to your state and federal representatives.
Author's summary: Support education funding for English learners.